Hrutka (Easter Cheese)

This is a traditional Czechoslovakian Easter food.

Ingredients:

13 eggs
1 quart milk
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Beat eggs lightly so all yolks are broken. Cook in double boiler until it forms like cheese and liquid separates. Drain well in cheese cloth. Tie to form a ball. Hang from an object until well drained, several hours. (Hang on a spigot with colander under it.) When quite dry, brush with egg yolk mixed with a little milk, Brown in oven for a short time. Keep refrigerated. For serving, slice thin. Very good served with ground cooked beets and horseradish mixed together. Serve cold.